AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 73

The surgeon performs Roux-en-Y anastomosis of the extrahepatic biliary duct to the gastrointestinal tract on a 45-year-old patient.
What CPT® code is reported?

Answer options

• A. 47785
• B. 47780
• C. 47740
• D. 47760

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct CPT® code for a Roux-en-Y anastomosis of the extrahepatic biliary duct is 47780, which specifically describes this procedure. The other codes, such as 47785, 47740, and 47760, refer to different types of biliary or gastrointestinal surgeries that do not match the described procedure.